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PTA Leaders to Convene in the Nation's Capital to Take Action for Kids

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Hundreds of PTA leaders and education advocates from across the country will come together March 5-7 in Alexandria, Va., for the 2024 National PTA Legislative Conference .
  • They will also hear from speakers and participate in workshops to get an update on issues impacting children, families and schools and grow their advocacy skills.
  • National PTA will recognize Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) during the conference with its 2024 Congressional Voice for Children Award .
  • Additionally, during the conference, National PTA and Everytown for Gun Safety will be announcing a new collaboration.

Baltimore County Public Schools to Deploy Omnilert AI Active Shooter Solution to Keep Students and Staff Safe

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnilert, a leader in active shooter and emergency notification solutions, today announced that Baltimore County Public Schools will be integrating its Omnilert Gun Detect platform with 7,000 cameras district-wide, representing the largest deployment of AI visual gun detection in the U.S. to date. As the industry's only active shooter solution to feature proven emergency notification system (ENS) capabilities, Omnilert Gun Detect can provide 24/7 monitoring with a near-instant response at the first sight of a gun to ensure the best possible outcomes in the event of an active shooter or act of gun violence.

Key Points: 
  • The Baltimore County School District is home to more than 111,094 students in pre-K to 12th grade and over 21,000 staff members.
  • Tasked with the responsibility to keep students and staff safe in its more than 176 schools and programs, the district will be installing Omnilert Gun Detect with its existing cameras both inside and outside its buildings.
  • Ensuring that both interior and exterior cameras at each campus are equipped with Omnilert Gun Detect is key for keeping Baltimore County Public Schools safe from active shooters and gun violence.
  • In addition, for schools that choose to use Omnilert Monitoring, they gain access to a professionally trained staff with law enforcement, medical and military backgrounds.

Xello Selected as College and Career Readiness Partner For Baltimore County Public Schools

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
  • The cooperation provides over 5,000 teachers, and over 60,000 students among the district's 24 comprehensive high schools, 3 alternative sites, and 28 middle schools free access to Xello's full suite of tools for career exploration and planning.
  • Currently, the Xello software is used in over 9,000 schools across North America to help students spark career curiosity and develop an early connection between academic success and future aspirations.
  • "We are honored to partner with the Baltimore County Public School District to help their students craft a vision for their future and develop the commitment to pursue that path."

GCOM and the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Launch Decentralized Identity Proof of Concept

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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This proof of concept marks the first of many decentralized identity initiatives that the State of Maryland will undertake in partnership with GCOM.

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  • This proof of concept marks the first of many decentralized identity initiatives that the State of Maryland will undertake in partnership with GCOM.
  • To address these challenges, the MMCC partnered with GCOM to develop a decentralized identity solution: a medical marijuana digital registration card.
  • This proof of concept is the beginning of a long-term relationship between the state of Maryland and GCOM around decentralized identity.
  • Looking ahead, we’re excited to grow our partnership with the State of Maryland and bring more digital identity solutions to residents.”
    To learn more about digital identity solutions, contact GCOM here or access GCOM’s Decentralized Identity for State & Local Government playbook.

TNG Consulting Announces Promotion of Tanyka M. Barber to Partner

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TNG Consulting LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Supervising Consultant Tanyka M. Barber, M.H.S., J.D.

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  • KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TNG Consulting LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Supervising Consultant Tanyka M. Barber, M.H.S., J.D.
  • With this promotion, Barber becomes TNG's practice leader for developing products and services for K-12 schools and districts, an expanding market for TNG.
  • Barber joined TNG as a consultant in January 2019 and has consistently grown her firm and field contributions.
  • TNG Consulting LLC is a consulting and association management firm with over 20 years of experience.